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DESIGN OF TWO SPAN CONTINUOUS

PLATE GIRDER BRIDGELRFD 24
EXAMPLE 3.5 DET 24

DESIGN EXAMPLE 3.5

STEP 11: SHEAR CONNECTORS
We must now compute the number of
shear studs for the composite sections.
Since we have provided detailed calculations
in Design Example 3.3, we will
not repeat it here.
Since the assumed girder sections have
been checked for Strength Limit States,
Service Limit States, and Fatigue Limit
State, we now can conclude that the
girder meets all AASHTO LRFD requirements.
Of course, if it were a real design,
we may want to refine the sections and
to produce a more economical design.
As I mentioned earlier, bridge design is
a trial and error process, with an objective
of producing a safe, economical,
and durable structure.
STEP 11: Shear